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GK12 CJF

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,845 mi
Last recorded113,845 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 CJF
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 113,845 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 112,133 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 112,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 110,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 108,570 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 105,392 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2022 105,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2021 103,390 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished outer bead (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 103,378 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished outer bead (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 78,920 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 78,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,071 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,959 miles

rear tyres close to limit

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 32,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,793 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 640?

Based on 114,993 MOT tests across 12,420 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
6,692
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 691
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 679
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GK12 CJF is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 65,049 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 640 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK12 CJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 640 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK12 CJF registered?

GK12 CJF is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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